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Old 2nd Jun 2004, 08:15
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ATTN Pruners: Tell Me About You!!!!!

Hi Guys,

These days this forum is so busy it's hard remembering who is who. I know it has been done before but I thought it would be a good idea to write a little profile of yourself to let everyone get to know some of the oldies and newies on the forum. So since I started it, maybe I should go first:

So, I'm 26 yrs old and living in Melbourne. Have studied at University and have a Bachelor Degree in Business. Currently I am work for Government as a HR Consultant. I've worked for the airlines in the past and would love to get back into it.

Having attended a number of interviews over 5 years I think it's about time I got offered something. Currently I am on the shortlist for Eastern Airlines and awaiting confirmation of employment ....

So tell me about you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SocialFlyer

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Nice topic - I think it's great to hear a little bit about each other, makes posting a little more personal

Well I have just arrived in Melbourne from living in Tokyo, and am not coping with winter here! (Originally from Melbourne but try to avoid winter).

I'm 24 yrs old, and have a varied background. Have worked in customer service, hospitality, legal, photographic, education, and aviation just to name a few (a short 6 mth stint at Ansett....you all know the rest)!

Had 4 cabin crew interviews - and am pending success on my fourth. Have made it through my final interview with Australian Airlines, and am awaiting the go ahead for my medical.

I'm a trampolinist, gymnast, gemini, roller skating gay guy, and love logging on to pprune!

Theeya's

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About me hey?

I am a Cabin Supervisor for Virgin Blue, been here almost 3 years (ish) now. Previously have worked for Westpac in Telephone Banking, and before that on Hamilton Island doing Cocktail bar work. Worked in a variety of hotels/casinos doing mainly bar work, and when left school I was a burger boy for Maccas for 3 years!

I am not quite as athletically talented as raver guy, although I have just started roller blading so my next few posts to you may come from a hospital bed! My passions include aviation (I will be here for the rest of my life) and travel, not to mention friends. Currently single and always looking actually, no - men are bastards so am going to be a single boy the rest of my life
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Hello, I live in Perth but originally from Melbourne and moving back there in 6 weeks! I'm 25 and spent all my working life is in the advertising industry. I've wanted to work in the air for as long as I remember but only had the courage to start actively pursuing it about a year ago. I attended one assessment day at VB in March and nerves took over on the day and I choked so badly and didn't make it through and was devasted but life goes on so I'm back on this forum learning as much about the industry as I can.

Just want to thank everyone for contributing to this site! Its a god send for people like me who don't know anyone that works in the industry to ask all my questions! Thanks! xxxxx
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all bout me

well i work in travel and have been in the industry for about 7 years! worked as a travel agent, corporate travel agent, did the corporate travel thing in london, worked as a sales rep for a travel company, and now I run a small sales and marketing firm that looks after travel companies marketing and advertising needs.

I have had about 12 interviews for cabin crew and these include: Qantas, Impulse, Eastern, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Southern Australia......ummm i think thats it! ha ha Oh and Virgin Blue of course!

I used to know a lot of people on here, but the last 1-2 years have lost touch with a few. Some of my mates around me have moved into cabin crew positions, and some are still trying.

I still peek around in here, and have made some really good mates from here. Keep up the good work kids



oh and social flyer, good idea to start this thread!
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oh well here goes.....

Hi all!!

What a great topic I thought I might as well say a few words too.

I'm originally from London and yes, I miss it at times BUT I moved to Sydney to join my Sydnersider partner after conducting a long-distance r'ship I've been here for nearly 9months now, still love it here and applying for the "de-facto" type visa in a few months time.

My 1st flying job was for a charter airline when I was 20 and I did for 6months, I'm 32 now!!!! I flew for BMed & BA for 7 and 2years respectively.

I currently work in hospitality and even if I never fly as crew again, I'd like to remain within the travel industry but having said that, flyings' in my blood and its been interesting taking a break from it. My decision to move to SYD was a complex and difficult choice but I I know I made the right move.
I enjoy reading PPrune, especially the Aussie threads because it's given me INVALUABLE insight into the industry here and it's helped me to make some choices, so thanks all. For the wanna-be crew PERSERVERE because it really does pay off.

Cheers folks and hi to all those back home Happy and safe flying all.

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Old 2nd Jun 2004, 13:57
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While attending university I couldn't even get a part time job as a baggage handler; and after graduation, wanting to travel the World, I couldn't get a job as a flight attendant...so I got my pilot's certificate and became a pilot.
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It's Quiet!

Hi Guys,

I was expecting a better response than this, it's unlike Ditzboy, GalleyHag, QFSkywalker, Cloud Nine, Smile, QF Mike, Qantastic not to contribute.... I'm waiting so all of you get those fingers typing.....

Cheers

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Hello


Thought i would add my two pennys worth.
I am 35 years old and have been cabin crew now for just over one year based with Easyjet at East Midlands Airport.
Before this i was in the Police service working on Child protection unit and also Domestic violence unit where i did this for 8.5 years.
And before all this i worked in a department store selling cosmetics.
I love my job now, at first i did not, a whole new lifestyle experience, but now it is good fun and i work with lovely people so i am very happy.
Also i live in Derbyshire in the UK.

Bye xxx
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I'm 35 years old. I have a science degree. I have been flying since I was 19.
Flew with Ansett until the very end. Had a stint with Sunnies during the dreaded '89 ( most of you too young to remember it)
Got to fly in America on an exchange program during 1990.
Have worked at Australian Airlines from start up and have recently started with DJ as direct entry CS.
Born under a lucky star.
Single with one gorgeous 8 year old son.
WHO AM I?
Some of you know. I'd stake my life on it!

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Cabin Secure

Cabin Secure,

Looks like you have had a great career in the airline industry with many stories to tell. Definately born on a lucky star, but I'm sure you are probably deserving of it all. Write a book, I'm sure it will make great reading!

Cheers

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What a nice topic!

Well...I am 27 years old, female and from The Netherlands.

Started as a classical ballet dancer, and lateron after study, I worked for different management projects.

Working in an office made me really depressed and at an age of 23 I jumped into aviation and started as a flight attendant for a Dutch charter airline for one year. Had a wonderful time at this company! Lateron I switched over to KLM.

Very recently I got a call from Emirates...now doubting every second whether I should go for this...or stay at my current post in Holland?!

Enjoy life in aviation!

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Old 4th Jun 2004, 13:28
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I'm 21 and live in Aberdeen, Scotland. I currently work for British Airways as worldwide crew based out of Gatwick.

I started with BA on the 22nd December 2003 and came online on 1st February 2004. This was the first and only Cabin Crew job I have ever applied for so was stunned when I got the job offer.

Used to work as a travel agent in Aberdeen, Jersey (C.I.), Brisbane and Auckland and know that as much as I loved the work, I could never go back to a desk job after doing this!

I see myself retiring as a British Airways crew member.
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HELLO!

Thank you for this thread, it's really good to get to know a bit of all of you guys!!!

I am 24, female, Italian currently living in the U.K.
I've got a degree in music and I am actually a professional violinist but I have always wanted to fly so 2 years ago on the 11th of june I started my first job as cc with Air Europe Italy, on my favourite plane (the 777).
I moved to the uk march last year where I started immediately with First Choice Airways (at that time still air2000) and I am leaving in a month to go to BA (what I've always wanted...at last!)

Eddy, at first I got offer the same start date as you- 22 december!!!! we could have been course mates but they didn't give me enough notice so I couldn't leave FCA at that time!!

Anyway, my other half is in the industry too and I only met him thanks to this job

So many ppl from Australia....you make me really want to come and visit it guys! Maybe I'll be one of your next passengers

Take care!

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hello everyone

I'm new and little and don't know much about the airline industry apart from what I've heard from a few friends who are pilots.

I'm 24 and have always thought about being a flight attendant. When i was a kid i used to pretend i was one and serve my dolls and stuffed animals meals! I must also add in my 6 year old world the flight attendants flew the plane aswell!

I have a degree in Design and Visual communication. Have worked alot in Pharmacies and are currently working as a part-time Graphic Artist and part-time promotional model. I would love to try a full time job flying!

thanks for the insight into the aviation world!
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Hi there everyone,

Well more than anything I want to fly.
I have been applying to the airlines for eight years now and even though it has been a long process I am still hopefull :/
I have woked in various industries including hopitality, health and the fashion industry. Out of al the industries I loved hospitality the most. I love the people it attracts and the get up and go it gave me as an instant buzz.
I have applied to most airlines here in Oz except Australian Airlines which is next on my list.
I love this site, this is a great place for folks to meet/chat about the industry. There is a wealth of information here and i am glad i ran into it (:
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Hi all!

Seeing as there hasn't been anyone from Canada adding his two bits, I thought I should.

I have been flying since 1999. I started with a charter, Canada 3000, on Novemeber 11th, '99 and was there for two years to the day when the company went bankrupt.

I was lucky enough to be one of the 50 out of approx. 400 f/a's in the Vancouver base to be picked up by Skyservice less then a month later. Skyservice laid us off after 6 months and then 6 days later I was hired by another company to do adhoc flying so I have always been exteremely fortunate.

Skyservice finally called us back from lay-off and did it until March of this year when I resigned to accept a flying position as Purser with the United Nations. I am currently based in Liberia, Africa and loving it. So the story continues!

Me? Well I am a 25 y.o. guy, yes gay if that at all matters, and always looking for the next flying adventure! I really would love to do the Hadj one day, strange I know.

Happy flying everyone and good luck to all the hopefuls, persistance does pay off.

Regards,

Marshall Bowman
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Hello to you all!

My favourite subject is finally being discussed... ME! (just kidding, im not that egocentric....)

I guess I would be at the younger end of the scale on this forum, as a fresh faced 22 year old, but I have had a few jobs and done a few things in my time.

Schooling was the usual normal thing, then I decided that the promise of a guaranteed job and pay during study sounded like a good idea, so off to the Australian Army went I! Was knocked back once, told to get some life experience, so I worked in various customer service/ sales oiented jobs (mostly retail sales) until I was accepted into the Australian Defence Force Academy as an Officer Cadet in JAN 2001. Studied Physics and Computer Science, until I fell ill of a medical condition that meant I would never be able to go to war, so being surplus to requirements, I was returned home.

Since coming back, I returned to Universtity at the University of WA, completed the remainder of 1st year before yearning to get some money again, so left that and went back to Customer Service. Went into bicycle sales, then progressed to Car Sales, working for MINI/ BMW, then back into bicycles.

I came to the conclusion while selling cars that I loved helping people, I loved attending to them, but I disliked the pressure of trying to trick them into buying a car, so I did a lot of soul searching and discovered the Cabin Crew role, and thought it sounded a lot like me! So over a few beers, I decided to put an application in to pursue this path. Since then, having read up on it a lot, I have fallen in love with the idea...

So now I guess I am just in wait... Waiting for the day that I get the call!

Hope to see you all in the skies soon....

Justin

PS: Im not gay, not that it does all matter c3000!
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Sorry Social Flyer

Some of us have already posted stuff to something similar to a post by Twin Star in a topic called "how old are you"

This is what I originally posted and ill make the changes in a new paragraph.


20years old

Completed 2 Diplomas Business and marketing. 4 Certificate IVs Business/Public Relations/Advertising/Travel and Tourism

Worked in Hong Kong 6 months in Events management

Been in the airline industry for 14 months in the airline catering/aircraft service side of things

I also work as a cabin attendant on the tilt train/sunlander/spirit of the outback

Have just completed 1 hour of my PPL as my new years resolution was to be a pilot

Single and loving it

pray each day that one day ill be in cabin crew and appreciating allt he positive support you guys have been giving me :-)


NOW : My prayers must have been answered and I'm about to start with a new international airline that I've always wanted to work for! can't wait to start! I've done so many interviews that I became what one called a serial interviewaholic! I have now done 15hrs on my PPL. I have worked in the airline industry now for 20 months.

Raver Flavour are you able to land double axels? I was thinking we could try out some training at a cool spot in CNS.

hey JB-Flyer could get me a hot deal on a Z4/M-roadster? Or any bikes?

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qfmike 737,

Not quite the double axel - but can certainly land a single axel. Trying for a double sometimes, causes me to be treated for first aid! Not that I will have to worry when we are styling it on the streets in our skates in CNS........I will be surrounded by AO crew at the ready to assist!

But if you're not a roller skater, I will most certainly teach you.....you just have to wait for me to get to CNS....hopefuly won't be long after you and QFskywalker! Have fun in training boys

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